Warnings

Hazardous Surf Warning for Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts Mon 04 Jul 2022

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
  
Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales 

Issued at 11:18 PM EST on Monday 04 July 2022

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Tuesday 05 July

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
 People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
 Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
 Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
 Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
 Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Tuesday.
================================================================================
Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
================================================================================